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#1280 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 15% in state

Tierra Del Sol EL

Elementary School · Ysleta ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Ysleta ISD elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1832 TOMMY AARON DR, EL Paso, TX 79936

  • Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$14,175
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Tierra Del Sol EL score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tierra Del Sol EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,958

Median home value

$169,500

Median rent

$1,214/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glen Cove ELEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–50.9 mi590Compare →
New Life Christian Academy of EL Paso Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–111.0 mi20Compare →
Vista Hills ELEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–51.0 mi444Compare →
O'shea Keleher Whole Child AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.1 mi706Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Ysleta ISD

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#12 of 47
District spending per student
$14,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tierra Del Sol EL is listed in YSLETA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tierra Del Sol EL

Tierra Del Sol EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of Ysleta ISD, serving approximately 536 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tierra Del Sol EL

What grades does Tierra Del Sol EL serve?

Tierra Del Sol EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tierra Del Sol EL?

Tierra Del Sol EL has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Del Sol EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tierra Del Sol EL rank in TX?

Tierra Del Sol EL ranks #1,280 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Tierra Del Sol EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Tierra Del Sol EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Tierra Del Sol EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Del Sol EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tierra Del Sol EL a charter school?

No, Tierra Del Sol EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tierra Del Sol EL a Title I school?

No, Tierra Del Sol EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tierra Del Sol EL?

73.3% of students at Tierra Del Sol EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
536
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
Area population (ZIP 79936)
104,427
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79936; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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